Side by side
Haystack vs HeyDrop
Both stand on contact management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Haystack combines digital card sharing with contact capture and team administration. Check the one-card-per-email limit on the free version if you need multiple cards for one address.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
HeyDrop combines card sharing, contact capture, and team administration, with a free Starter option and paid plans listed from $1.99/mo. Some integrations remain on the roadmap, and Enterprise SSO and API access are marked “Soon.”
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| Haystack | HeyDrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Business (annual): $2.50 a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 8 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | thehaystackapp.com | new.heydrop.app |
| On contact management software | #10 of 39 | #14 of 39 |
Haystack: what it does well
- Cards can be shared through QR, NFC, and messaging channels
- Recipients do not need the Haystack app
- Paper card scanning can add contacts to a CRM
- Team administrators can manage fields and card designs
What to know first
- Free version allows one card per email address
- Pro and Business plans are billed monthly
HeyDrop: what it does well
- Recipients can view shared cards without an app.
- Scanner reads cards, badges, and QR codes.
- Contacts support tags, reminders, and two-way sync.
- HubSpot sync is live.
What to know first
- Starter allows three AI contact scans per month.
- Native Salesforce, Dynamics, and Pipedrive connectors are roadmap items.
- Enterprise SSO and API access are marked “Soon.”
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